Quiet RV Air Conditioner Recommendation for Non-Ducted Application

Updated 07/30/2020 | Published 04/01/2019

Question:

I am looking for a rooftop AC unit 13.5K BTU or better, low profile and quiet. The quieter the better. What is the quietest both standard size and low-profile size of that cooling capacity? This is a new installation on curved roof, so that is important to note.

asked by: Chris W

Expert Reply:

Advent AC units are considered by most RVers to be the most quiet and the most efficient so that would be the brand I would recommend. Since you have a non-ducted roof setup currently the best option is the Advent Air part # ACM135C. This is also 13,500 btu like you said you need as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Customer V.

6/23/2020

what about a quiet ducted unit 13.5K BTU? which model/brand is quieter? thank you!

Chris R.

6/26/2020

For a ducted system the Advent Air # ACCAR135 will work really well and is extremely quiet.

Customer V.

6/28/2020

@ChrisR Thank you! I have a Demetic Duotherm now and it has a remote control. Can i just buy this Advent you recommended or do i need to buy the control box too (the inside part)? Thanks.

Chris R.

7/2/2020

@CustomerV Actually if you have an existing Dometic setup you'll want to go with the Advent Air # ACDOM135, which will allow you to use your current control box.

Morris D.

7/25/2020

The description for the optional heat strip says that it will warm up on a frosty morning. That doesn't really tell me how powerful it is. If, for example, I park my insulated RV somewhere and it goes down to 20 degrees, is this heat strip sufficient to raise the temperature of a small, insulated (100 sq ft) RV to 68 degrees? Or will it just warm things up 5-10 degrees?

Chris R.

7/30/2020

The heat strip will help take the chill out of a frosty morning, but it's likely not going to be enough by itself to keep your camper toasty on a 20 degree day. For this you will probably need a separate furnace/heater.